For integers a and b, prove that (a + b) 3 a3 + b3 (mod 3).

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Chapter2: The Integers
Section2.3: Divisibility
Problem 23E: Let a and b be integers such that ab and ba. Prove that b=0.
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For integers a and b, prove that (a + b)
3 a3 + b3 (mod 3).
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